Carter was born at Warkworth, but later settled in Newcastle. He first had a job at the station newsagents W H Smith, then worked with his father running a restaurant and a public house. He took up painting as a hobby, but his skill as an artist soon led to him exhibiting and selling work. From 1898 he became a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy in London.

Carter’s favourite subject was the hills and lakes of the Lake District.

In this painting he presents an idyllic classical-styled view of the upper reaches of Derwentwater. The path leads the viewer’s eye into the composition, echoing the sweeping curve of the lake. The lush greens of the grass and foliage and the still waters contrast with the bulk of the mountain looming out of the distant clouds, combining a sense of both the fine, soft beauty of nature and its raw power and drama.

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: South Shields Museum, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Frank Thomas Carter (1853-1934)
Date: circa Unknown

Image Details
Date: 24 March 2023
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Telephoto Camera 52mm ƒ/2.4
Focal Length: 52mm
Aperture: ƒ/2.4
Shutter Speed: 1/50s
ISO: 320
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.